NDM8273 Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv) - Epilepsy services
NDM8273 Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv) - Epilepsy services
NDM8273 Luke
Fletcher (South Wales West)
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Notes:
a) that across Wales, the prevalence of
epilepsy is 1 per cent (approximately 32,000 people with epilepsy), with
localised variation linked to levels of deprivation;
b) that in Wales, there are 11.5 whole time
equivalent epilepsy specialist nurses (ESNs), which equates to a ratio of 1
nurse to every 2,823 patients;
c) that the Steers report (2008) recommends
a ratio of 300 patients to one ESN, which would equate to a total of 107 ESNs
in Wales.
2. Calls for the Welsh Government to:
a) support measures to reduce current
waiting times for patients and service users accessing epilepsy services;
b) support health professionals in Wales,
by ensuring the levels of staffing across the health boards of Wales are
appropriately resourced to achieve and maintain sustainability, patient safety,
and quality of service.
Supporters
Delyth
Jewell (South Wales East)
Heledd
Fychan (South Wales Central)
Jane
Dodds (Mid and West Wales)
Joel
James (South Wales Central)
Joyce
Watson (Mid and West Wales)
Peredur
Owen Griffiths (South Wales East)
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Type: For information
First published: 31/07/2023